BJP leader Amit Malviya shared two pictures showing Mofakkarul Islam, accused of leading protests that eventually led to seven judicial officers being held hostage for nine hours, sharing stage with West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. He also shared a picture showing Mofakkarul with TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee. Notably, AIMIM leader Mofakkarul was arrested from Bagdogra airport in Siliguri.